Yen Bai Province authorities visit Hoa Sen Group’s new construction steel manufacturing plant. — VNS Photo Steel maker Hoa Sen Group on Friday inaugurated a plant that can produce 60,000 tonnes of steel construction pipes annually in the northern province of Yen Bai. The 20ha Hoa Sen Yen Bai cost VNĐ1.05 trillion. It is expected to meet the demand for steel pipes in the north-west. The production lines incorporate modern technologies imported from foreign countries, the company said. In the first phase, the plant would employ 100 workers, it said. Expanding production is one of its strategies now, it added. Hoa Sen has 11 plants around the country equipped with modern technologies. Spreading them around the country helps the company save transport costs and reduce delivery times. It is also focusing on developing its distribution system by opening more branches and sales points. It now has 400 branches. The giant steel maker exports its products to many markets around … [Read more...] about Hoa Sen puts up steel construction pipe plant in Yen Bai
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Dazzling crystal cloud display in Yen Bai marks Uncle Ho’s birthday
Taking place from May 19 to October 5, the display is jointly organized by the Vietnam Association of Architects, the Yen Bai Association of Architects and the People’s Committee of Mu Cang Chai district. The display is the first of its kind in Vietnam and the second in the world, following the Crystal Cloud garden created by artists Andy Cao and Xavier Perrot at Swarovski Crystal World in Australia. The crystal cloud display will take place from May 19 to October 5. (Photo provided by Architect Pham Thanh Duong) Together with local landscapes and light effects, 59,000 crystals, which are mounted atop bamboo and steel poles on wire netting in the shape of clouds, are expected to create a romantic atmosphere for tourists. Vu Van Duc, Chairman of the Mu Cang Chai district People’s Committee, said the crystal cloud installation honors handicrafts of the H'mong ethnic minority group in the district, while promoting local tourism. Mu Cang Chai has 500 hectares … [Read more...] about Dazzling crystal cloud display in Yen Bai marks Uncle Ho’s birthday
Canon donates classrooms to schools in Yen Bai, Quang Binh
Children receive gifts from Canon Vietnam. — VNS Photo Canon Marketing Vietnam has handed over new classrooms to two schools in the central and northern regions. Na Hau elementary and secondary school in the northern province of Yen Bai got two class rooms and a water closet while Ban Ke School in Quang Binh got one new classroom and upgrades to existing ones and a new toilet. The total cost for the company was around VND750 million (US$38,500). The charity activity is in line with the company’s stated commitment to support the community. Hiroshi Yokota, CEO of Canon Marketing Vietnam, said: “Lending a hand to create a better environment for students to learn, develop and prosper is one of our top priorities at Canon. “I am thrilled to see these beautiful students and their hard-working teachers have a better place to study, grow and play. I hope that our contribution here helps them all fulfill their dreams.” Canon has so far assisted 55 schools, … [Read more...] about Canon donates classrooms to schools in Yen Bai, Quang Binh
Paragliding festival to take place in Yen Bai
A paragliding festival is scheduled to take place from May 18-20 on Khau Pha mountain pass in Mu Cang Chai district of the northwestern province of Yen Bai. Mu Cang Chai terraced paddies are in form of glittering ponds before locals transplant rice seedlings. The so-called "rising water"period often takes place in April and May The festival, themed “Flying over rising water on terraced paddies”, will draw the participation of about 70 domestic and foreign pilots. The pilots will join 100 flights for visitors wanting to see the landscapes from above. The three-day event will be co-organised by the Vietwings Hanoi Club and Yen Bai Department for Culture, Sports and Tourism. Khau Pha pass is one of the longest mountain passes in Vietnam at more than 1,200 metres above sea level. Mu Cang Chai has 500 hectares of rice terraces in La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha and De Xu Phinh communes, cultivated by the H'mong people for centuries. The local terraces are among the 2,500 … [Read more...] about Paragliding festival to take place in Yen Bai
Rice relief for Thanh Hoa, Yen Bai
09:35 | 03/05/2018 VGP – Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue has signed a decision to supply 900 tons of rice from the national reserves for two provinces of Thanh Hoa and Yen Bai in the crop-between period in 2018. Specifically, the Deputy PM has directed the Ministry of Finance to provide 387.45 tons of rice for Thanh Hoa Province and 517.515 tons for Yen Bai Province. … [Read more...] about Rice relief for Thanh Hoa, Yen Bai
PM approves adjustment of Yen Bai province’s development plan
i Accordingly, Yen Bai targets an annual average gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth rate of 8% or above between 2021 and 2030, an average GRDP per capita of VND50 million (US$2,200) or above in 2020 and more than VND200 million (US$8,800) in 2030, and an export value of US$200 million or above in 2020 and US$700 million ten years later. The northern mountainous province will also strive to achieve an urbanization rate of 25%, and 40% of its communes meeting new-style rural area criteria in 2020. The percentages are expected to increase by 35% and 70%, respectively, in 2030. The plan aims to raise the local forest coverage to 63%, the rate of urban residents using safe water to 80% (100% using hygienic water), and rate of rural residents using hygienic water to 90% in 2020. The figures are expected to climb by 63%, 100%, and 98% by 2030. Developing concentrated livestock areas Yen Bai targets an average annual increase of 5.2% in the production value of … [Read more...] about PM approves adjustment of Yen Bai province’s development plan
NA Vice Chairman pays working visit to Yen Bai
During his visit to the town on March 5, Hien praised Nghia Lo’s growth in trade and services, as well as its building of a smart town and maintenance of outstanding economic models. As a cradle of ancient Thai people’s culture, Nghia Lo should step up the promotion of its culture and people, he said, asking the locality to promote agricultural production towards high quality and pay attention to industry-craft industry. NA Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien presents gifts to local poor families affected by flooding in 2017. While building the town, Nghia Lo needs to roll out both a master plan and specific planning schemes of residents, embankments and roads, the legislator noted. He used the occasion to laud Nghia Lo’s performance in poverty reduction and settlement of natural disaster consequences. At the working session, Nghia Lo leaders proposed the legislature soon ratify the plan on administrative expansion for Nghia Lo in order to turn the town … [Read more...] about NA Vice Chairman pays working visit to Yen Bai
Yen Bai asked to improve investment environment
The requests were made by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a working session with the provincial leaders on February 3, before he left for Laos for the 40th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-governmental Committee.He lauded Yen Bai’s efforts to overcome difficulties to achieve noted results in all sectors.However, the growth has yet to match the province’s potential, he said, pointing out limitations remaining in the locality such as ethnic minorities and mountainous residents still facing difficulties, inadequate infrastructure and a small number of businesses. In the context that Yen Bai suffered severe impacts of natural disasters in 2017, the leader requested ministries and agencies to balance resources and roll out master plans to help locals stablise their life and production. In 2017, Yen Bai’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) grew by 6.22 percent and its per capita income stood at VND29.5 million (US$1,298). Apart from agricultural … [Read more...] about Yen Bai asked to improve investment environment
Orange trees yield unexpected results for ethnic groups in Yen Bai
Orange trees, which are planted in Van Chan district of the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, have been the main source of income for the locals. Thanks to planting orange trees, many of the locals, some are ethnic minority people, have become billionaires. This also sets examples for fellow minorities’ people to follow and to improve their livelihood. Mr Phung Xuan Loi, a Dao minority, was the pioneer to experiment plantingorange tree to see if the land here was suitable for growing orange. Upon realizing how profitable the cultivation of orange was, MrLoi continued to grow more orange species. The area for growing orange has increased to 4 hectares, earning him more than half a billion VND a year. He told the reporters: "I had some experience in growing orange trees, those can withstand draught season can be planted on top of the hill, those cannot then I move them down the hill. I mainly plant King Orange, and then we diversify the crop by planting … [Read more...] about Orange trees yield unexpected results for ethnic groups in Yen Bai
Fatherland Front aids disaster-hit residents in Yen Bai
VFF Central Committee Tran Thanh Man (centre, left) presents 2 billion VND (88,000 USD) to local authorities to finance the construction of 50 houses for flood victims. (Photo: VNA) Yen Bai (VNA) – A delegation from the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) held a working session in the northern province of Yen Bai’s Tram Tau district on January 9 to discuss a house building programme for local residents affected by natural disasters. President of the VFF Central Committee Tran Thanh Man presented 2 billion VND (88,000 USD) to local authorities to finance the construction of 50 houses for flood victims. Man expressed his sympathy to affected residents over their damage and urged local authorities to allocate the funding to right people and stabilise local production. He asked the Fatherland Front of Yen Bai to close supervise the construction of houses for people that lost their home during floods and take care of needy households, helping them enjoy the upcoming … [Read more...] about Fatherland Front aids disaster-hit residents in Yen Bai